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I received this email: Hi!  We have thoroughly searched your website, and I am wondering what you mean by offering the National Latin Exam?  How would we take that exam? We have taken it with a coop that we have been a part of, but are switching from that and doing...

I am reading everything I can in a desperate attempt to learn as much Greek as possible during our month here. Yesterday, my wife and I shopped for groceries.  The grocery store is a good place to learn vocabulary, as it turns out. Since English is such a...

We have been in Greece a few days now.  We are fighting jet lag... and so far, we are not winning. My girls and I have been waking up off and on at about 2 am and are unable to fall asleep again.  I am using the dead time of the morning to study Greek. This morning, I...

After a long day, or night, or both... I am not sure what day it is, my family and I have arrived safely in Athens. As I said in a previous post, I am back over here to study Greek.  I have not used it much yet. I was able to use other languages I have studied,...

Good morning, everyone! I have not posted anything in a few days, and may not post much for a few more days.  I am also behind on emails. My family and I are on the road.  We are currently in Chicago.  We drove up yesterday. From Chicago, we are making our way back to...

Guys, my throat is killing me.  I am going to skip class in the morning and give my voice a break.  We will try again on Saturday. I hope you all have a great Friday! Dwane

One of my students sent their homework to me this week.  Check this out: ==================================================================================================  How are you doing? Thank you for teaching class. This is my homework for Chapter 32. Thank you...

A student asks: I have had this question for over a year.  How do you translate this: I am eating bread for dinner. Is it: Edo panem cenae? "For" is a hard word for me to translate; in this context should 'dinner' be in the dative? Here is my reply: Your question...

Hello! My question is regarding Henle Latin 1 online. I'd like my 11th-grade son to take your course, but to start it immediately. Since your classes are recorded, is there any way that after I sign up for membership we can access those recorded classes and began...

Last year, while I was in Athens, Greece studying Greek, I attempted to vlog.   This is something I have never attempted, and I don't really know what I think about it.  Anyway, I didn't get very far.  My son wrecked in Aurora, Colorado while we were in Greece, and my...

If you are trying to master Italian pronunciation (or even, Latin pronunciation), this video is very helpful. https://youtu.be/rICY7JKrDqw Just discovered her site a few days ago.  Checking into it more.  This looks like it is going to be an excellent resource for...

My boys loved your Word Up dvd and thought you were great too.  Would love to learn more about your online class? Also, is there a Word Up volume 2?  What would you recommend for 6th and 7th graders? Thank you. Gratefully…...

Ran across an interesting quote this morning during Word Up: Live! Vocabulary.com quoted Lauren Collins from an article in the New Yorker. "More than any juice cleanse or lottery win or career switch, a foreign language adumbrates a vision of a parallel life."  -...

I've been reading The Decline and fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon. Today I came across this quote.  Gibbon is describing the Barbaric tribes far north of the Roman Empire.  Well, at least I think is.  I suppose it was possible that he was predicting modern...

Since Classical Conversations adopted Henle Latin as their preferred Latin textbook, we have received requests from students asking for an online Henle Latin Class.  Well… here it is! This fall, I will take students through the first year Henle course! That’s right....

I am re-reading many of the testimonials that have come in through the years.  I am mining them for some advertising ideas. Honestly, by March, I am done with Latin.  Tired of it.  If Latin came over to my house to ask to borrow an egg, I would probably throw the egg...

I received this question: Hi Dwane, We are ditching Henle Latin and want to start Lingua Latina.  Which books do we purchase to begin your class?  We are finishing 2nd year of Henle Latin 1. Here is my reply: I try to keep it pretty simple.  You could spend a lot of...

People often ask me, "Will Visual Latin help me with First Year Latin by Robert Henle?" Yep.  It will.  Same language, after all. In fact, a few years ago, I took some time and matched the two.  This free guide tells you which Visual Latin lesson to watch if you are...

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I receive a lot of emails with a twist on this question: "Which course do I sign up for?"   I keep repeating myself, but I don't mind.   I get it.  Most online providers follow the financial model of the old brick and mortar schools. You know the routine.  Application...

Years ago, in futile attempt to get permanently out of the classroom, I bought a small house out in the country. The plan was simple. I was going to fix it up and sell it.  Then, I was going to do it again.  If all went well, I could transfer out of the classroom and...

Slept through my own class this morning. To those of you up early to increase your English Word Power, I am very sorry. My phone was almost dead last night and I forgot to charge it.  Since I rarely use my phone, I really should write, "My alarm clock was almost dead...

Almost ten years ago, Compass Classroom and I joined forces to create Visual Latin.  A few years later, we created the popular etymology series Word Up! This week, Compass Classroom is running their annual Spring sale... because, it's Spring.  So, if you have been on...

While looking for some Greek pronunciation assistance, I came across this video.  Here Salman Khan gives us a good overview of the Golden Age of Greece.  I found the timeline very helpful.  Personally, I still use BC and AD, but most people insist on using BCE and CE...

I am a fan of Jordan Peterson.  I have read his book Twelve Rules For Life and I hope to read it again soon. In this video, he gives students some excellent advice.  Follow it. https://youtu.be/QObAkF1_6CE

But... the system will not allow me to log in.  Working on it right now... Update.  I am locked out, and the software is not loading.  Contacting customer support now.  We may not be having live classes this morning.  Sigh. We do have a backup plan in place,...

I received this question: Mom of a Latin 1 student here...do you suggest Latin 1 as a full one credit course? Here is my first reply: If you are referring to Visual Latin, then, yes.  Visual Latin 1 = a one-credit course.  I suggest students supplement the course by...

I received this question: My daughter is having trouble with accents marks. Since these are used to determine the pronunciation of a letter/word, where do you suggest she review? Would a random YouTube video of Latin alphabet pronunciations suffice or is there...

I read this article every year.  I read it because I need to be reminded.  I read it because it's brilliant. ================================================================================================== Picture this. You’re driving down the highway with your...

"Dwane, your site offers SOOO much.  It’s not that I’m not THRILLED with your prices and costs — everything you offer to members - for the price is truly— well….  I just wanted to say that I would GLADLY pay more for the family membership!”  - Winona

Last night I interviewed Mike Thomas again.  Mike has written a book on dyslexia (available here: https://amzn.to/2IYpWrB). He also runs the site Dealing With Dyslexia at http://dealingwithdyslexia.com/. Here is our interview from last night:...

Just a reminder. Back again with a live interview and Q&A Tonight.   At 7 pm (CTZ), I will be conducting another interview with Mike Thomas, dyslexia expert, from the site: dealingwithdyslexia.com His book is available right here: https://amzn.to/2Gf539X   At 8 pm...

I received this question: Would my daughter be equipped to take Lingua Latina 2 if she finishes through Henle 1 lesson 26? Here's my reply: Unfortunately, it isn’t likely.  Here is why.  First Year Latin by Robert Henle teaches students 497 words, and most of them are...

The Latin Library is a remarkable source of free Latin help. Start here: http://www.thelatinlibrary.com/101/ By clicking on the links you will find lots of helpful downloads.  For example, this week a student sent this helpful link to third conjugation -io...

Questions about Visual Latin? Online Latin? Or, just Latin?   Live Q&A/orientation class this Monday night.   Also... At 7 pm (CTZ), I will be conducting another interview with an expert on dyslexia.   At 8 pm (CTZ), I will start the live Q&A.   No charge....

July and August are just too hot in Tennessee.  I am going to try to stay inside. Ergo... I am planning to teach several summer classes. Here is what I am thinking at the moment. A crash course English grammar (English grammar helps with Latin grammar, and vice...

Last night, I interviewed Mike Thomas, from the website dealingwithdyslexia.com. I really enjoyed this interview.  This is a subject I knew little about.  This interview helped broaden my own understanding of the subject. The full interview is here:...

Live Q&A starting in a few minutes. At 7 pm central time zone, I will be interviewing an expert in dyslexia. At 8 pm central, the live Q&A/Orientation will begin. The first hour will be recorded. Register...

Questions about Visual Latin? Online Latin? Or, just Latin? Live Q&A/orientation class tonight. Also... At 7pm (CTZ), I will be interviewing an expert on dyslexia. At 8pm (CTZ), I will start the live Q&A. No charge. Register here (or by clicking Q and A...

I received this question: I was wondering. Is there any — Well written out some way If one spends 2 weeks on each chapter— Well— perhaps (and maybe you do somewhere??) but list out a good schedule that could be followed for those two weeks?? Here is my reply:...

I received this question: My daughter is in your Henle 3 Latin class.  Do you provide any grade for the class?  Thanks for the info. Here is my reply: Unfortunately, no. As this has been the first year I've ever taught Third Year Latin by Robert Henle, I am still...

Thinking of adding a new class to my site. National Latin Exam. This class would meet each morning (except weekends) to practice old exams. We would meet at 5:45 am central time zone (because I only have time in the mornings). We would meet for about 45 minutes or...

Most of my students stay with me for three years. Students will typically take Latin 1, 2 and 3 before moving on. At $25 a month, that’s $300 a year.  Remember,  That’s access to every class I teach for $300.  That’s $300 for the entire family.  This is not a per...

I've brought the early morning etymology class back.  Anyone is welcome to join for free. Just one catch.  You've got to get up early. Here's the link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5072626970748798466